Over $405M Raised & Climbing: Why Experts Say BlockDAG’s DAG-PoW Could Outshine Ethereum

For a long time, the search has continued for a project that can equal Ethereum but with fewer flaws. Some have pointed to Solana for its fast throughput, others to Avalanche for cheaper transactions, and some to DAG models for their parallel process ability. Yet, each has shown weaknesses. BlockDAG (BDAG) is now drawing attention by merging DAG’s scalability with Proof-of-Work’s trust and validation, creating a system that avoids the usual trade-offs.

This combined design is more than a small change; it alters the basic foundation of how transactions run. With over $405 million already raised and more than 3 million miners connected worldwide, BlockDAG is proving its worth beyond concepts.

Ethereum’s Ongoing Bottlenecks

Ethereum’s move to Proof-of-Stake improved energy use, but traffic slowdowns and high costs remain. With only around 15–45 transactions per second and costly gas fees during peak times, Ethereum is not able to fully support mass dApps or DeFi activity without depending on Layer 2 scaling systems such as Polygon or Arbitrum. These solutions only mask, not solve, the deeper throughput ceiling.

Its linear block structure is another limitation. Each block is added in order, making natural slowdowns and fee pressure inevitable. Ethereum’s popularity remains strong, but the structure designed nearly ten years ago is still a barrier.

Solana gained hype for claiming 65,000 TPS using Proof-of-History. But in practice, it has faced more than a dozen stoppages and speed issues, causing user losses and doubts about reliability.

Avalanche also uses a DAG-like design within its consensus system, yet its main layout still copies traditional blockchains. While it reaches about 4,500 TPS, it requires heavy validator resources and reduces some decentralization to boost performance. Neither Solana nor Avalanche has yet mastered the balance of speed, decentralization, and security, the classic blockchain trilemma.

BlockDAG’s DAG + Proof-of-Work Answer

BlockDAG is built differently at its base. Instead of a straight chain of blocks, it applies Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs), which allow multiple blocks to be processed at once. This parallel method removes the slowdowns common to old blockchain models, enabling as many as 15,000 TPS while keeping records orderly and secure.

Other DAG-based projects often give up on security or decentralization to reach high speed. BlockDAG addresses this by weaving in Proof-of-Work, but in a tuned, energy-aware form, not the energy-heavy process used by Bitcoin. It rewards miners without waste and keeps out spam and Sybil attacks, while ensuring open and trustless validation.

The end result is a hybrid Layer 1 system that solves the trilemma: scalable, safe, and decentralized together.

BlockDAG Backed by Hardware and Real Users

What makes BlockDAG’s case strong is not just its theory but its progress. Many projects remain stuck on whitepapers, while BlockDAG has delivered real mining machines to users in over 130 nations. More than 19,800 X10, X30, and X100 units have already been shipped or are being shipped, with weekly delivery scaling to 2,000 units.

On mobile, the X1 miner app has been downloaded over 3 million times, building a global network of active participants who validate and earn BDAG coins. This strong physical base sets BlockDAG apart from those that depend only on cloud setups or stake pools.

The figures underline its scale: Over $405 million collected, 312,000+ coin holders, and 25,000 new users added daily. Unlike many others, this growth comes without venture capital, meaning no risk of early dumps or hidden backers. Growth has been organic through presales, making early buyers the main focus.

BlockDAG has simplified pricing at $0.0013 per BDAG in the final stage of presale, removing all earlier bonus tiers. This will stay fixed until the Deployment Event in Singapore, held with Coinstore, where the presale ends and global rollout begins. Current presale stats show over 26.2 billion coins sold, over $405 million raised, and Batch 30 pricing at $0.03, though a limited offer still lets buyers secure coins at $0.0013.

Those who entered at $0.001 already see about 2,900% ROI, with projections showing a listing at $0.05. Even now, the upside remains strong, with live hardware, global users, and listings in motion to back its scale-ready system.

To Sum Up

The “Ethereum killer” label was not chased by BlockDAG; it has been earned. By fusing DAG scalability with Proof-of-Work security, it solves problems that others only discuss. Ethereum is still widely used but tied to an old structure. Solana is quick but suffers from breakdowns. Avalanche has good design but faces centralization trade-offs.

BlockDAG, in contrast, is already live, with millions in its network, mining devices active, and crypto presale growth proving its reach. With over 325,000 community members, mining expansion, and its Deployment Event close, it is not just another project; it challenges the entire Layer 1 order.

As the rollout approaches, BlockDAG is no longer an idea waiting for adoption; it is a growing system with hardware, miners, and users driving it forward.

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